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Ep 34 | Incremental Minimalism with Stephanie Seferian
Living a responsibly sustainable life while raising a young family is definitely a challenge. Join us this week as we learn about one mom’s journey to a joyful, minimalist home.
Our guest this week is Stephanie Seferian of Mama Minimalist.
Stephanie lives just outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
She podcasts and blogs weekly about how the themes of minimalism, sustainability, decluttering, low-waste living and parenting intersect.
Her podcast, The Sustainable Minimalist, features eco-friendly tips and incremental strategies for cutting through clutter as a means to more fully enjoy life's sweetest moments.
Now, we want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.
While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.
In this episode, you’ll enjoy:
-How Stephanie decided to pursue a minimalist lifestyle after becoming a busy mom.
-Her Three Dimensions of Minimalism: Aesthetic, Experiential, Sustainable.
-How going down the minimalist path gave her more time to be present for her children.
-How our tendency to buy, declutter, and buy again impacts the environment.
-The challenges of having young children and maintaining a minimalist household.
-How to manage the influx of gifts that come into the home.
-Recycling old cellphones at Best Buy:
Best Buy Recycling Program
-Learn about Cellphones for Soldiers:
Cell Phones for Soldiers
-The struggle of letting go of a beloved wedding dress!
Brides Against Breast Cancer
Gems:
“We are destined to being constant consumers of technology.”
“We had the normal parent thoughts of 'When we have a yard, things will be better. When we have a place for our daughter’s stuff, we will be more relaxed.'"
“There’s no one path to minimalism.”
“It’s about getting out and getting living.”
“We emphasize experiences over stuff in our home.”
What sparks joy for Stephanie:
“The simple and often overlooked moments with my daughters and husband.”
Parting words of wisdom:
“Just take one small step toward simplification. And if it feels right, take another.”
To connect with Stephanie, you can find her at MamaMinimalist.com
@mamaminimalist on Instagram and Twitter
The Sustainable Minimalist on Facebook:
Listen to her podcast:
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You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy
Special Guest: Stephanie Seferian.
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Living a responsibly sustainable life while raising a young family is definitely a challenge. Join us this week as we learn about one mom’s journey to a joyful, minimalist home.
Our guest this week is Stephanie Seferian of Mama Minimalist.
Stephanie lives just outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
She podcasts and blogs weekly about how the themes of minimalism, sustainability, decluttering, low-waste living and parenting intersect.
Her podcast, The Sustainable Minimalist, features eco-friendly tips and incremental strategies for cutting through clutter as a means to more fully enjoy life's sweetest moments.
Now, we want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.
While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.
In this episode, you’ll enjoy:
-How Stephanie decided to pursue a minimalist lifestyle after becoming a busy mom.
-Her Three Dimensions of Minimalism: Aesthetic, Experiential, Sustainable.
-How going down the minimalist path gave her more time to be present for her children.
-How our tendency to buy, declutter, and buy again impacts the environment.
-The challenges of having young children and maintaining a minimalist household.
-How to manage the influx of gifts that come into the home.
-Recycling old cellphones at Best Buy:
Best Buy Recycling Program
-Learn about Cellphones for Soldiers:
Cell Phones for Soldiers
-The struggle of letting go of a beloved wedding dress!
Brides Against Breast Cancer
Gems:
“We are destined to being constant consumers of technology.”
“We had the normal parent thoughts of 'When we have a yard, things will be better. When we have a place for our daughter’s stuff, we will be more relaxed.'"
“There’s no one path to minimalism.”
“It’s about getting out and getting living.”
“We emphasize experiences over stuff in our home.”
What sparks joy for Stephanie:
“The simple and often overlooked moments with my daughters and husband.”
Parting words of wisdom:
“Just take one small step toward simplification. And if it feels right, take another.”
To connect with Stephanie, you can find her at MamaMinimalist.com
@mamaminimalist on Instagram and Twitter
The Sustainable Minimalist on Facebook:
Listen to her podcast:
" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sustainable Minimalist Podcast
You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy
Special Guest: Stephanie Seferian.
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